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Return to abyss 重返深渊

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Return to Abyss is a mowing survival game with Rogue-Lite elements, upgrade your weapons and use your fighting skills to fight through over 10,000 monsters on screen until defeat the culprit who brought chaos!

What works

  • Innovative weapon evolution and customization system
  • Charming anime art style and music
  • Varied characters with unique passives
  • Engaging meta-progression and unlocks
  • Smooth performance on multiple platforms

Things to keep in mind

  • Heavy grind required for progression
  • Poor english translation and unclear descriptions
  • Balance issues with weapon and character power
  • Lack of zoom control and ui polish
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Return to abyss 重返深渊: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Thrill.

Last update: 24/08/2026